How to travel from Bonn to Rome

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Compare bus and flight for Bonn to Rome

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $142 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $142, while a flight costs an average of $524.

Distance: 662 miles (1066 km)

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$524

Average price

$142

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$389

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5h 59m

Average total duration

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3h 59m

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21h 52m

Average total duration

21h 22m

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14h 40m

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3.2 - 6.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bonn to Rome is a bus with an average price of $142 (€117).

This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Rome:

A bus is $381 (€312) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Rome costing on average $524 (€428).

The fastest way to travel from Bonn to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 59m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bonn and Rome including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Bonn to Rome among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 10h 41m sooner (3h 59m by flight vs 14h 40m by car). Tickets start at around $524 (€428) compared to roughly $389 (€318) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Bonn to Rome

How to get from Bonn to Rome by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bonn to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:15 PM30h50
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    6:05 AMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    $801One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:15 PM30h50
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    6:05 AMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    $801One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW888
    6:00 PM2h00
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    8:00 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $941One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:15 PM22h35
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    9:50 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $851One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 PM25h35
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    1:10 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $871One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 PM23h45
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    9:10 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    $891One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 229+easyJetU22995
    2:15 PM8h40
    Bonn Hbf
    10:55 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 27+easyJetU22995
    10:15 AM12h40
    Bonn Hbf
    10:55 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $1101One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 926 · ICE 315+easyJetU22995
    1:44 PM9h11
    Bonn Hbf
    10:55 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    $1171One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bonn to Rome

Travel to Rome easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bonn to Rome.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bonn and Rome including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bonn to Rome is a bus with an average price of $142 (€117).

This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Rome:

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Rome costing on average $164 (€134).

The fastest way to travel from Bonn to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 11m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 52m.

The distance from Bonn to Rome is approximately 662 miles (1066 km).
The average frequency per day from Bonn to Rome is:
  • Around 61 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn and Rome as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bonn to Rome:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bonn to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Rome by bus.
  • Travel with Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, AJet, Bulgaria Air, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Turkish Airlines, Ente Autonomo Volturno, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Malta Air, ITA, Egypt Air, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Iberia to go to Rome by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bonn to Rome:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Smartwings, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Bonn to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Rome to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Rome, explore Trastevere's charming streets and nightlife, stroll through Villa Borghese's parks and museums, enjoy gelato at the lively Piazza Navona, and visit the Spanish Steps for views and people-watching. Discover the ancient Catacombs with guided tours, and don't miss the best sights: the iconic Colosseum, the art-filled Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel, the ruins of the Roman Forum, the well-preserved Pantheon, and the famous Trevi Fountain where you can toss a coin for good luck.
To experience Rome's main attractions, a stay of 3 to 4 days is generally recommended, allowing time to visit landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican City, and explore local neighborhoods.

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